Accounting Officer

Accounting Officer role at Lookout Housing and Health

Date:
Jan 13, 2026

Location:

New Westminster, BC, CA

Company:
Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status:
Full Time Permanent

Address: 544 Columbia Street, New Westminster, B.C., V3L 1B1 (3 minute walk from Columbia Skytrain Station)

Salary: $27.02 per hour

Position Summary:

Key duties and responsibilities for this role include completing tasks to assist with Accounting tasks such as entering and posting Accounts Payable invoices, reconciling vendor statements, recording cash, cheques, and credit card transition, reconciling expense accounts, preparing monthly reports, and other special projects and general office tasks. The Accounting Officer works in accordance with the mission, values, principles, and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics, as well as completing work in a manner that meets Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices.

The job functions are complex in nature, requiring a high degree of confidentiality and concentrated mental and written attention.

• Update of our staff (EIFO) qualifications, approving request, setup leadership/ temporary coverage, re‑instate re‑hire employee, job info, seniority, payroll information, etc.
• Process, issue and reconcile T4 Slip and T4 Summary.
• Process deposits & billing transactions, reconciliation, deferred for assigned funders.
• Prepare monthly recurring transactions (AR).
• Prepares and runs a variety of reports.
• Completes all related filing including invoices, reports, spreadsheets, etc.
• Prepare year‑end working papers as required.
• Ensures client rights of privacy and confidentiality are maintained.
• Maintains a current knowledge of and complies with all Lookout policies and procedures.
• Support the team based on RASCI.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the CFO or Director of Finance.
• Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during剧 working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted.
• Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program.

Education, Training and Experience

Minimum Grade 12 education histórica plus 2 years training in accounting plus six (6) months of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must pass regular criminal record checks Criminal Record Clearance – Vulner Sector. Must be bondable. Must maintain current Standard First Aid Training Certificate.

• Ability to key 60 w.p.m. Demonstrated communication skills both verbalgelegt and written.
• Ability to manage high workload with multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to perform work and meet deadlines during significant level of interruptions.
• Demonstrated good judgement, tact and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including advanced proficiency with systems including financial software, data management, and Excel.

Applications will be accepted until January 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusivedans environment.

Entry level

Temporary

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Non‑profit Organizations

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT‑LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.